Patrolman Lawrence Edward Williams, Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

Patrolman Lawrence Edward Williams

Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Saturday, January 17, 1931

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Lawrence Edward Williams

Patrolman Williams and Patrolman Lee Williams were shot and killed during a gambling raid. Both officers had entered a residence in order to gain evidence to make the arrests when they were shot by the suspect. A backup officer was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Patrolman Williams had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his mother and daughter.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Teddy Williams was my grandfather. My mother Eloise Ida Williams (Stone) was only 3 years old when he was killed. I’ve always wondered what life would have been, if he had lived.

Battalion Chief Gary R Stone
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February 8, 2021